Year: 2013

Marinating meat in lemon juice

There are lots of recipes that call for the use of lemon juice when marinating chicken. There is a reason why the recipes states how long you should marinate. If you marinate meat in lemon juice (or other citrus acids like orange juice) for too long, it […]

Urban Garden – Spring/Summer

Urban Garden – Spring/Summer

I’m no green thumb. I barely know anything about planting a garden. However, I love to cook and love fresh ingredients. I also really hate paying crazy prices at the grocery store for fresh herbs. The combination of these love and hate items gives me […]

Marinated Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

Marinated Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs

I have made these cute little bundles several times since last summer and they are always a hit. Not only are bacon wrapped chicken thighs delicious, but they look impressive without taking too much to prepare. The marinade is from www.tasteofbbq.com. The rest were brilliant […]

Tomato Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

Tomato Cucumber and Red Onion Salad

This tomato cucumber and red onion salad is a great compliment to just about any spring or summer menu. I often see this dish served with grilled meat since it’s light and fresh! The recipe can be found in Chef Scott Peacock’s book The Gift of […]

Melissa’s Secret BBQ Sauce (and now award winning)

Melissa’s Secret BBQ Sauce (and now award winning)

I’m a bit reluctant to give this one away….well, actually, saying ‘a bit reluctant’ is a bit of a misnomer. I’m actually ridiculously and freakishly reluctant. In fact, I have no real desire to share this secret weapon, but I’m trying to be a more […]

Tuscan Chicken

Tuscan Chicken

I’ve made something like this a million times and I don’t think I ever do it the same way twice. Regardless, it is super easy and very flavorful. It seems like something you’d find in Tuscany, hence my name of Tuscan Chicken. Level of Difficulty: […]

Math Cupcakes

As a mom, I have brought in cupcakes and treats to my children’s classrooms more times than I can count. One of my favorites was when I brought in “math cupcakes”! I found the idea in the September 2006 edition of Family Fun Magazine. Here’s […]